Xalhar IME
Fully offline Kazakh smart keyboard — tөte жазу + Cyrillic, word prediction, voice input
- Version:
- 0.3.1
- Platform:
- Android 7.0+
- Size:
- 325 MB
SHA-256: 829c3c2a6fffc2b4…
Key Features
- Dual keyboards — Arabic-script Kazakh (tөte жазу) and Cyrillic, switchable from the menu
- Smart features work fully offline — prediction and voice recognition never need the internet
- Word prediction: prefix completion + next-word suggestion (on-device neural model)
- Voice input: Kazakh speech turns into text (offline model)
- Built-in frequency dictionary
- Free, no ads in the keyboard, no sign-up
Requirements
- Android 7.0 (API 24) or newer
- About 700 MB of free storage after installation
- No internet connection required for smart features
Privacy
Prediction and speech recognition run entirely on your phone — every keystroke and every second of voice stays on the device. Two optional network features exist: anonymous statistics (installs/activity) and a dismissible promo banner above the keyboard. Neither collects anything you type or say.
Who is it for?
Xalhar IME is a smart keyboard for anyone who writes in Kazakh. It was built first for users of tөte жазу (the Arabic-script Kazakh writing used in China), with a full Cyrillic keyboard built in as well.
Install and enable
- Download the APK with the button above.
- Open the file and tap “Install” (allow installation from unknown sources when prompted).
- Go to Settings → Language & input → On-screen keyboard → enable Xalhar IME.
- Switch to it in any text field and start typing.
Switching keyboards
Tap the globe/language key to switch between tөte жазu and Cyrillic. Prediction works in both modes.
Voice input
Tap the microphone icon and speak Kazakh — your words appear as text. Recognition runs offline and works best in a quiet room.
Known limitations (v0.3.1)
- First public release; prediction quality keeps improving.
- Voice input is more accurate in quiet environments.
- No iOS version yet.
Questions or feedback? Reach us via the contact page.
FAQ
Is Xalhar IME free?
Yes, completely free. No ads inside the keyboard UI, no in-app purchases.
Does it need an internet connection?
The smart features (prediction, voice input) work fully offline. Only two optional network features exist — anonymous statistics and the promo banner — both can be turned off, and neither collects anything you type or say.
Which scripts are supported?
Both the Arabic-script Kazakh (tөte жазу) and Cyrillic keyboards are built in; switch anytime from the keyboard menu.
Why is the APK 325 MB?
It bundles offline speech-recognition and language models — that is exactly why it works without internet.
Is there an iOS version?
Android only for now; iOS is on the roadmap.